Am I at risk of having a blow out?.

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  1. A Bug

    A Bug Heavy Load Member

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    I always keep my tires at 105 psi. one of my trailer tires however has cracks in the tread. Is that considered a hazzard?
     
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  3. back40

    back40 Light Load Member

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    you should post a pic if possible
     
  4. pattyj

    pattyj Road Train Member

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    Ya what back40 said or ask another driver around there.
     
  5. sherlock510

    sherlock510 Road Train Member

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    Definitely try uploading the picture.
     
  6. STexan

    STexan Road Train Member

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    "cracks in the tread" is highly subjective. Not the sidewall? Weather cracking? or a relatively minor "crack" from a road hazard a year ago in the tread?
     
  7. freightrunner

    freightrunner Heavy Load Member

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    You're always at risk of a blow out.
     
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  8. freightlinerman

    freightlinerman Road Train Member

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    NO, cracks in the tread are normal. Cracking in the side is normal. Wide open splits is another story, but you would typically find them on sidewalls.
     
  9. A Bug

    A Bug Heavy Load Member

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    The cracks are on the sides where the tire was treaded
     

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  10. marmonman

    marmonman Road Train Member

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    that's a blowout waiting to happen right there.
     
  11. NewNashGuy

    NewNashGuy Road Train Member

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    That tire is good for another 150,000 miles
     
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